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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.63 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.63 and 134.31 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.63 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.63 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.63 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 38,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633.17/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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